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SY62 VSJ

2012 Toyota Hilux

Grey Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

128,668 mi
Last recorded128,668 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Toyota Hilux77,987 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY62 VSJ
MakeToyota
ModelHilux
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 128,668 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2025 128,668 miles

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2024 121,953 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2024 121,953 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Nov 2023 115,805 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2023 115,805 miles

Emissions unable to be completed no exhaust (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust broken (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure middle section (6.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both rear no. plate lights (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Nov 2022 108,497 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2021 102,328 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2020 95,838 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2019 79,823 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2018 70,306 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2017 40,952 miles

all brake pipes greased

all underside vehicle undersealed

Pass 29 Sep 2016 34,531 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2016 34,431 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 Sep 2015 25,718 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2015 25,717 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

How Reliable is the Toyota Hilux?

Based on 1,500,658 MOT tests across 146,528 vehicles.

73.1%
Pass Rate
7,298
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
146,528
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

fog lamp not working 30,380
Brake pipe excessively corroded 30,017
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 25,129
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 22,123
position lamp(s) not working 22,068
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SY62 VSJ is a 2012 Toyota Hilux in Grey with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 2012 Toyota Hilux models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.9% with a typical mileage of 77,987 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Toyota Hilux fails its MOT is fog lamp not working, accounting for 30,380 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SY62 VSJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Hilux typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 14 years old, this Toyota Hilux is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was SY62 VSJ registered?

SY62 VSJ is a 2012 Toyota Hilux, first registered on 19 October 2012.

Is SY62 VSJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SY62 VSJ shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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